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Smokey Steps Down as Rush County Speedway Bullring Promoter, Welcomes William Nusser of Larned, Kansas

Friday, March 21

LACROSSE, Kan. — After three memorable years, Smokey has announced he will no longer serve as promoter of the Rush County Speedway, a thrilling bullring track in LaCrosse, Kansas, due to recent changes. In a heartfelt farewell, Smokey expressed his deep gratitude to the... Read More.

City of Hutchinson to Begin Roadway Improvement Project on 30th Street Monday, March 24

Friday, March 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The City of Hutchinson will begin a roadway improvement project on W 30th Street between N Main St and N Adams starting Monday, March 24th. The project will involve the removal of the existing road, curb, and gutter on the north side... Read More.

City of Great Bend to Begin Work on Harrison Street by East Entrance of McDonalds Monday, March 24

Friday, March 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend will begin work on Harrison Street by the East Entrance of McDonald’s on Monday, March 24. City crews will be replacing the asphalt with concrete at this location, doing the work in three segments to reduce... Read More.

One Juvenile Found Deceased in Crash West of Turon Thursday Evening

Friday, March 21

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — One person died in a Thursday evening crash just west of Turon.The crash was reported about 7:30 PM on Sun City Road just west of the Turon city limits, and the Reno County Sheriff's Office reports a pickup collided with... Read More.

One Person, One Dog Found Deceased in Early Morning Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

Friday, March 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person is dead after an early morning fire in midtown Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units, called at 3:48 AM to the 200 block of West 15th, reported a residence was fully involved... Read More.

Marquette Community Foundation Accepting Annual Community Grant Applicants

Thursday, March 20

MARQUETTE, Kan. — The Marquette Community Foundation is now accepting applications towards its annual community grants round. A grant of $1,000 will be made available.Grant applications will be accepted now through May 15 from community organizations that are actively working within the Marquette community.The... Read More.

STARBASE Salina to Resume Programing

Thursday, March 20

SALINA, Kan. — Last week, McPherson County Community Foundation announced its partnership with the Greater Salina Community Foundation and a $50,000 contribution gift to STARBASE Salina. STARBASE Salina shared that because of the funding, fifth-grade students will be able to attend the STARBASE Academy in... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $535,000 for Local Organizations

Thursday, March 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals for its Match Week event. From March 3-7, over $535,000 was raised, including matching funds, to help build the endowments of more than 50 county nonprofits. In 2024, the event... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

Wednesday, March 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River.The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is... Read More.

FREE Nonprofit Board Training Virtual Workshop Series Available through April 11

Wednesday, March 19

The Sunflower Foundation and the Kansas Health Foundation are co-sponsoring a free virtual nonprofit board capacity building training series each Friday through April 11. Nonprofit organization staff, board members and volunteers are invited to join subject matter experts and peer network from noon to 1... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Partners with KU Med to get Participants for Kansas Health Knowledge Survey

Wednesday, March 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — United Way of Central Kansas is partnering with KU Med to get a Kansas Health Knowledge Survey out into the community.The survey is open to all Kansas residents and will only take ten minutes to fill out. You will get... Read More.

Great Futures Annual Golf Classic Registration Now Open

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson on Friday, April 25 for the Great Futures Annual Golf Classic, presented by Midway Motors. Be sure to sign your team up online by April 4! They fill up fast.Tournament proceeds benefit... Read More.